X (formerly Twitter) defaults user data into its AI training pool for Grok, but you can prevent this. X lets you opt out of AI training, but the option is hidden in the settings.
Grokis a large language model similar to ChatGPT or Google Gemini. It answers questions with less correctness and more humor, which is supposed to be one of its major selling points.
This was spotted in July by several X users. The good news is that you can turn off data usage forAI trainingand delete your conversation history with the AI bot.
How to switch off X’s AI training using your data
The setting to disable Grok’s data collection is not available from the X mobile app. You’ll need a desktop to follow the steps below.
If the setting is turned on, X can “utilize your X posts as well as your user interactions, inputs, and results with Grok for training and fine-tuning purposes,” according to asupport page.
“This also means that when you interact with Grok, your interactions, inputs, and results may be used to train and enhance the system’s performance.”
X’s AI training has also caught the attention of the European privacy watchdog, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC). The DPC toldTechCrunchit is “surprised” by the platform’s move, and has “followed up” with X, and is now awaiting a response.
Anurag Singh was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, expertly covering laptops, smartphones, and wearables. He covers the biggest tech news from major brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft. He also has bylines at Android Police, Neowin, MakeTechEasier, Gizmochina.
